Quality Inspector – Fabrication/Welding

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT); Tranent; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) is seeking a Quality Inspector for fabrication and welding to join a night-shift team. You will check, measure and document the quality of steel components to ensure everything produced meets drawings and specifications before leaving the workshop.

Training starts on day shift, moving to night shift permanently once confident. You will perform detailed inspections, use calipers, tapes and gauges, record issues, complete inspection reports,

Qualifications

• Confident reading engineering drawings and interpreting tolerances.
• Experience using calipers, tapes and gauges to check dimensions.
• NVQ or equivalent in fabrication or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspections on fabricated steelwork to ensure drawings and standards are met.
• Use measuring tools to check dimensions and tolerances.
• Spot and record quality issues and work with supervisors to resolve them quickly.
• Complete inspection reports and quality paperwork accurately.
• Carry out non-destructive testing (NDT) on welded parts.
• Carry out final checks on plain and welded components before release.
• Support continuous improvement across the shop floor.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring tools usage

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ in fabrication or engineering

Tools

Calipers

Tapes

Gauges

Job description

A Quality Inspector – Fabrication/Welding is sought to join a nightshift team to help keep its fabrication work to the highest possible standards. The successful candidate will check, measure and document the quality of steel components, making sure everything produced meets the right specifications before it leaves the workshop.

The successful candidate will work a day shift during training and then move to a night shift permanently once confident in the role.

The Role

• Carry out detailed inspections on fabricated steelwork to make sure it meets drawings and standards
• Use measuring tools (callipers, tapes, gauges, etc) to check dimensions and tolerances
• Spot and record any quality issues, working with supervisors to fix problems quickly
• Complete inspection reports and quality paperwork accurately
• Carry out non-destructive testing (NDT) on welded parts
• Carry out final checks on plain and welded components before release
• Support continuous improvement across the shop floor.

Safety And Quality

• Work safely and follow training and site procedures
• Report any accidents, near misses or quality defects
• Keep accurate records and traceability throughout the fabrication process
• Look after personal protective equipment (PPE) and use equipment properly.

Experience

• Confident reading engineering and fabrication drawings
• Comfortable using measuring tools such as callipers, rules, squares and gauges
• National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) or similar qualification in fabrication or engineering
• Knowledge of BS EN 1090/ National Structural Steelwork Specification (NSSS) standards
• PCN/Certification Scheme for Personnel (CSWIP) NDT qualification (or working towards one).

The successful candidate will report to the inspection supervisor and work closely with supervisors, responsible welding coordinators (RWCs) and the wider manufacturing and quality teams to keep production running smoothly.